Baja California is bracing for extreme weather conditions on Monday, January 20, as forecasted by Conagua. Wind gusts ranging from 90 to 110 km/h are expected, accompanied by dust storms across much of the state and the Gulf of California, where winds will reach up to 80 km/h. The western coast will experience waves between 1 to 3 meters, posing risks for navigation.
Temperatures in the mountains will drop to between -10 and -5 °C, with frost expected at dawn. The morning will be freezing with cloudy skies, transitioning to mild conditions in the afternoon without rain.
Weather Forecast for Baja California Communities
– Tijuana: Clear skies during the day with early morning clouds. Temperatures will range from 7°C to 20°C, peaking at 3:00 p.m. Northeast winds will be moderate, with gusts up to 33 km/h in the afternoon.
– Mexicali: Clear skies throughout the day. Temperatures will range from 6°C to 20°C, with the maximum at 1:00 p.m. Strong north winds will bring gusts up to 52 km/h in the afternoon.
– Ensenada: Mostly clear skies with dense clouds in the early morning. Temperatures will range from 5°C to 20°C, peaking at 4:00 p.m. Moderate northeast winds could reach 45 km/h at night.
– Tecate: Cloudy intervals and moderate rain in the early morning, followed by clear skies. Temperatures will range from 3°C to 17°C, peaking at noon. Strong northeasterly winds will bring gusts up to 73 km/h at night.
– Playas de Rosarito: Mostly clear skies with overcast conditions at dawn. Temperatures will range from 8°C to 17°C, peaking at 6:00 p.m. Moderate north winds could reach gusts up to 36 km/h.
– La Rumorosa: Clear skies with temperatures between 0°C and 9°C, peaking at noon. Northeasterly winds will bring gusts up to 63 km/h at night.
– San Quintín: Alternating clear and cloudy skies. Temperatures will range from 6°C to 16°C, with westerly winds reaching gusts up to 38 km/h.
– San Felipe: Clear and cloudy skies with temperatures between 10°C and 19°C. North winds will bring strong gusts up to 65 km/h.
– San Pedro Mártir: Cold weather with partly cloudy skies. Temperatures will range from 0°C to 8°C, with northeast winds reaching gusts up to 86 km/h, the most intense in the region.
Residents are advised to take extreme precautions due to strong winds, low temperatures, and adverse maritime conditions.
Meteorologists forecast the weather by collecting data from various sources, such as land and sea weather stations, satellites, radars, and weather balloons. These instruments measure variables like temperature, atmospheric pressure, humidity, wind, and precipitation. The data is entered into complex computer models that simulate atmospheric behavior, applying physical and mathematical laws to predict its evolution. Meteorologists analyze these model results, combined with their experience and knowledge of local climate, to produce forecasts expressed in terms of probability, covering different time scales from short-term (hours) to seasonal (months).
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